Filter
Top Products
PW2725, PW3230, PW4035
Troubleshooting Chart - Gasoline Powered Pressure Washers Only
Symptom Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action
Pump noisy / pump runs
rough
1. Pump drawing in air/low water
supply
2. Valves dirty or worn
3. Worn bearings
4. Water too hot
1. Ensure fittings are tight. Increase water pressure
2. Check, clean or replace
3. Check and replace
4. Reduce temperature below 100ºF
Pressure washer will not
spray detergent
1. Not using soap tip
2. Clog, kink, or hole in detergent
suction hose
3. Hose length too long
4. Lance not functioning properly
1. Install 65 degree (black) soap tip
2. If clean, unkink or replace hose.
3.Useonlyhoselengthprovidedwithinitialpurchaseof
pressure washer. Detergent suction will not function if
more than one section of hose is attached to unit.
4. Remove lance from gun. If detergent is dispensed
through gun, the lance must be replaced. If no
detergent is dispensed through gun, remove 1 inch
tapered detergent barb from pump. Clean the barb,
and make sure that ball and spring are properly
aligned with tapered portion of the spring facing the
ball. The ball should be on top of the spring.
www.chpower.com
15
Notes